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1. 1973.3.1 - Willowbrook Chapter Newsletter

   In this edition of the Benevolent Society for Retarded Children, Willowbrook Chapter's newsletter, topics covered include: Jugdement from Orrin Judd, general membership meeting, Geraldo Rivera at the Annual Luncheon, and NYSARC legislative program nearing completion. Issue printed April 1973.

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
2. 1975.4.3 - Willowbrook Permanent Injuction

   Copy of the Willowbrook Permanent Injuction court document of the case of New York State Association for Retarded Children, Benevolent Society for Retarded Children v. Mario Cuomo, 1975.

   Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

   
3. 1978.2.1 - OMRDD Pen Signing Ceremony

   Photo of the 1978 pen signing ceremony of the bill establishing the separate Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Joseph T. Weingold, George Hirsh, William Conklin, Frank Padavan, and Kevin Cahill overlook the signing by Governor Carey.

   Record Type: Photographs

   
4. 1978.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXX - Issue No. 3

   Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Voc. Rehab. Bills Signed, D.D. Bills Reported Out, M.R. Hostels Blend Well, NLRB Turns Down Collective Bargaining for Disabled, Letters: We Need Communities That Care

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
5. 1979.2.2 - Report and Recommendations Recodification Committee

   This report from March 1979 details the format of the proposed recodification to create an Office of MR/DD in the Executive Law.

   Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

   
6. 1979.2.3 - Proposal of OMRDD

   Joseph T. Weingold, Executive Director of New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc. proposes changes to the recodification of an Office of MR/DD to Deputy Commissioner Clark Hamlin, January 18, 1979.

   Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

   
7. 1979.7.1 - Developing a Community Based System - OMRDD Begins

   Development of a community based system becomes a reality through the State as the Office of MRDD begins. Seen here dedicating Montgomery Chapter's new facility; James Dallasandro, Ellie Pattison, Frank Capone and Thomas Coughlin. Exact date of the photo is unknown.

   Record Type: Photographs

   
8. 1979.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXI - Issue No. 2

   Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; ARC Responds to Single Source Funding, Voc Ed At Last, Community Residence Success and Frustration, Housing Services Act Helps Retarded, To Father From Son, "PKU" Dilemma

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
9. 1979.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXI - Issue No. 3

   Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; ARC Legislative Program Fails, Budget Plays Havoc With Community, The Magic of Friendship, Membership Tops 34,000, ARC Protests State Workshop in Community

   Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

   
10. 1980.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXII - Issue No. 1

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Resolutions Stress Community Services, The Right to Live, Equal Funding for All, Federal Housing Funds: Planning, Renovating and Construction, Rights Violated by Home Over Regulation, Reta...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
11. 1980.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXII - Issue No. 3

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Fee-For-Service Bill Signed, Group Home Controversy Rages, Group Home Wages and Hours - 20 Issues, GAO Criticizes DD Program

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
12. 1981.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXIII - Issue No. 1

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Convention Adopts Legislative Program, A Parent's Tribute to Jerry, International Year of Disabled Persons - 1981, Special Olympics are Albany Teacher's Triumph, Chapter Honors Sansone, St...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
13. 1981.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXIII - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Legislative Review, Elmore Composes Original Song for Handicapped, Parents Critical of Proposed Law Change, International Year of Disabled in North Country

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
14. 1981.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXII - Issue No. 3

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Infant Screening Lab Closed, Disabled Doesn't Mean Unable, NCLH Files Pennhurst Brief on Community Settings

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
15. 1982.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXIV - Issue No. 1

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Pattison Re-Elected at State Convention, Legislation - 1981, 1982, Governor's Conference Directed to Form Prevention Action Plan, Respite Care Co-op Gives Parents Break, "Fragile X" Chromo...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
16. 1982.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXIV - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; NYS ARC Reacts to Governor's Budget, Bill of Rights for Handicapped, Advocacy Defined, Ed Dept. Proposes Last Minute Special Ed Changes, Sullivan Achieves Goal with Bennett Residence, 94-1...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
17. 1982.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXIV - Issue No. 3

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; "The Best of Times; The Worst of Times", Marc Brandt New State ARC Executive Director, State Legislature Resolves PL 94-142 Support, What is Fragile X?, Additions to ARC Legislative Progra...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
18. 1983.7.3 - Eleanor Roosevelt Developmental Services

    A brochure, "Sharing the Caring", detailing the recreational services for the disabled, with a Schenectady County Respite Network newsletter attached. Published 1983.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
19. 1983.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXV - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Brandt Alert on Budget Shortcomings, Board Approves New Location for NYS ARC, Help For SSDI Recipients, Tourette Syndrome in Mentally Retarded Children, Willowbrook Update, Group Homes for...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
20. 1983.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXV - Issue No. 4

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Home Concept Most Important Says NYSARC, The Reality is Continuous Proving, From the Executive Director's Desk, Willowbrook Update, The Prevention Committee Reports, Community Residences H...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
21. 1984.7.2 - A Decade of Triumph and a Future of Hope

    A publication of the New York State Office of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities, published in 1984, giving an overview of the services available in New York State for individuals with disabilities including a detailed comparison to other states.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
22. 1984.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVI - Issue No.2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Bill of Rights Signed by Governor into Law, Legislative Seesaw Tips NYSARC's Other Goals, Congress Passes the Education of the Handicapped Amendments of 1983, No Summer Education, NYSARC D...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
23. 1984.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXV - Issue No. 3

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; NYSARC Alters Charter at Convention, NYSARC Seeks Court Action to Nullify Sheltered Employment Regulations, Support Group Aids 'FORGOTTEN' Kids, Guardianship More Essential Than Ever, Legi...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
24. 1984.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXV - Issue No. 4

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Governor Calls for Closing Staten Island's Developmental Center and Separate Office for Vocational Rehab, Appointment by Cuomo to Quality Care Commission Triggers Resignation of NYSARC Presi...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
25. 1985.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVI - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; NYSARC, Inc. Continues its Efforts to Nullify Sheltered Employment Regulations, Attitudes About Handicapped Surveyed, Providers Defend Family Home Care for Retarded, "A Boy Named Brian".

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
26. 1985.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVI - Issue No.3

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Report Sent to OMRDD Commissioner on Quality of Care in D.C.s, 1985 Legislative Session A Mixed Review, Special Education: Where Are We Going? When Words Can Be Devestating.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
27. 1986.4.1 - Medication Practices in New York State Developmental Centers

    A post Willowbrook report of practices at five Developmental Centers. Published by the NYS Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled in November 1986. Select pages of this record have been made public.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
28. 1986.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVII - Issue No. 1

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; 1986 NYSARC, Inc. Legislative Platform Adopted at the Annual Convention, Community Residences Admission Criteria vs. Quota System, Handicapped Children - Is Anyone Listening?, The Presiden...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
29. 1986.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVII - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; On-Site Client Advocacy Urged for Developmental Centers, Association's Legislative Platform Moving Rapidly, NYSARC's Response to Public Hearings Concerning Regulations Governing SRUs, May ...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
30. 1986.8.4 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVII - Issue No. 4

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Delagate Assembly Adopts 1987 NYSARC, Inc. Legislative Platform, Board of Governors Respond to Key State Initiatives, The President Speaks, An Important Priority, Recommended Guidelines fo...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
31. 1987.4.2 - A Promise Fullfilled

    Statement by Governor Mario Cuomo and Arthur Y. Webb, Commissioner OMRDD, announcing the closing of Willowbrook and what it symbolizes, September 17, 1987.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
32. 1987.4.4 - Willowbrook Closes

    Overview of Willowbrook closing ceremony, dedication of the Connelly Center, transfer of land to the College of Staten Island and the presentation of the plaque to Staten College President, Edmond L. Volpe. Published by the OMRDD Journal, winter 1987.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
33. 1987.4.7 - Long Requiem for Willowbrook as New Facility Sets to Open

    Willowbrook closes - replaced by Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Services Office. Much of the property will be retained by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities to be used for housing and the Richmond Community Resource Center (Elizabeth Connelly). Article published by Daily News September 13, 1987.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
34. 1987.4.8 - OMRDD Master Plan for the Closure of Rome Developmental Center

    This report by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developemntal Disabilities from May 1987 details the closure implementation process, historical perpective, and future plans for the Rome Developmental Center facility.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
35. 1987.6.1 - Prevention Action Plan

    The report of the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, written by Commissioner Arthur Webb, June, 1987.

    Record Type: Documents, Reports, Letters

    
36. 1987.7.3 - Family Support Services

    Information about Family Support Services and what they can do for families needing support. Published October 1987, by the NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
37. 1987.8.1 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVIII - Issue No. 1

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Executive 1987-88 NYS Budget Contains Important Key Initiatives, NYSARC Co-Sponsors Salary Coalition Rally, BOGs Hold Febraury Meeting - Take Action on NYS Budget, Closing of Five D.C.'s, ...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
38. 1987.8.2 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVIII - Issue No. 2

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Ombudsman Bill Passes Legislature Governor Signs Bill into Law, Co-Location at Rome D.C. Rumored - State to Close Facility Earlier than Planned, The President Speaks, Final 1987-88 NYS Bud...

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
39. 1987.8.3 - Our Children's Voice Vol. XXXVIII - Issue No. 3

    Our Children's Voice was a newsletter published by the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc., intended to highlight Chapter activities, fundraising events, and other organizational developments. Feature articles from this newsletter include; Five NYSARC Initiatives Become Law, A Promise Fulfilled - But Not This Year, Wanted: Just One Friend

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media

    
40. 1988.2.6 - The Tenth Anniversary - State of New York Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

    An edition of the Legislative Gazette celebrating the 10th anniversary of OMRDD, highlighting achievements and progress made in the field since the department's creation and at that time.

    Record Type: Articles, Books, Publications, & Media